Question 79

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Life Science Application : The major components of human blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. A typical red blood cell has a diameter of approximately 7 × 10–6 metres. A typical platelet has a diameter of approximately 2.33 × 10–6 metre. Which has a greater diameter, a red blood cell or a platelet?

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Red blood cell has a greater diameter than a platelet.